Whatcools Ebay Fake Flash Seller Controlled by 3ToTrade

Whatcools is an eBay seller with a history of Counterfeit merchandise selling. Controlled by the eBay seller ID 3ToTrade, Whatcools deals in volume selling.

When 3ToTrade was forced to stop lising Counterfeit Flash USB drives on August 13th, 2008. Whatcools began listing these drives.

Currently eBayers are now fighting whatcools and are testing their drives as they arrive in the Post. As a result on September 3rd, 2008 Whatcools switched to the most devious and diabolical listing possible for selling fake flash on eBay – Private Auctions. To learn more…

Shopwithmela eBay Fake Flash Seller Controlled by 3ToTrade

Shopwithmela is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. A fairly recent id that appeared on Ebay in March 2008. Controlled by the eBay seller ID 3ToTrade, Shopwithmela has sold many fake flash drives. Currently not active in selling fake flash at the time of this post – this eBay seller id is hibernating attempting to repair it’s powerseller score.

kaho.chan Ebay Fake Flash Seller Controlled by 3ToTrade

kaho.chan is an eBay seller of Counterfeit usb flash drives. A fairly recent id that appeared on Ebay in May 2008. Controlled by the eBay seller ID 3ToTrade, kaho.chan is used for hit and run selling. 3ToTrade has been forced to stop lising Counterfeit Flash USB drives on August 13th, 2008. Another id Whatcools, also controled by 3ToTrade started listing counterfeit drives on August 13th, 2008.

On September 3rd, 3ToTrade – changed the listings for both kaho.chan and whatcools to Private Auctions on eBay to avoid detection.

Private auctions are the most devious and diabolical listing possible for selling fake flash on eBay. kaho.chan and whatcools are abusing and in violation of what eBay intents private auctions to be. – Private Auctions. To learn more…

eBayers Pound PayPal Doors For Help Against Fake Flash Seller 3ToTrade

eBayers of Counterfeit USB Drives purchased from 3ToTrade on eBay continue pounding the doors of PayPal for assistance.

At PayPal due to a flaw in the dispute console, eBayers are unable to find an option to report counterfeit merchandise, instead the only option is ” Significantly Not as Described item”. This leads to an automatic response by a robotic responder ordering the eBayer to return the item – blind to the fact it is a counterfeit. It is illegal in most countries to use the Postal System to send or receive counterfeit items.

The robotic emailer is leaving eBayers frustrated and leaves PayPal exposed for future liability. When calling PayPal and speaking directly to a claims agent the position is generally the opposite. We want to know…

3ToTrade – Communication with The Don Of Fake Flash – HarryEvidence

HarryEvidence has been battling 3ToTrade for his refunds for fake flash drives. The following is a selection of email communications in chronological order as presented to us by HarryEvidence. It does not begin at the early stages but when things started to heat up.

eBay Not Responding To Counterfeit USB Flash Drive Warnings From eBayers

eBay is not responding to Counterfeit USB flash drive warnings from eBayers. The problem appears to be a flaw in their robotic emailing system that claims to be “Tailored Responses”. As a result one of the worse offenders on eBay – 3ToTrade continues to remain active. As much as eBayers are trying to help eBay they are meeting with resistance. Here is an example.

H2testw 1.4 – Gold Standard In Detecting USB Counterfeit Drives

H2testw 1.4 has proven itself to be the best of breed for detecting counterfeit Flash drives. It is extremely easy to use and proves detailed information. Created by Harald Bögeholz, the interface is in German but has the option to run in English. It is free and standalone.

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Nothing is installed into the operating system. Designed for Windows it can run under Linux if Wine is installed. It will not run under Macs as it is a Windows Software . If your computer can not run the software – ask a colleague or friend who has a windows based computer to help you test.  However if you are a Linux or Mac user we have good news for you,  keep reading. A software has been developed based on the idea of H2testw,  just for you.

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3ToTrade – The Battle Continues

eBayers continue to struggle against this fake flash seller. Paypal continues to support 3ToTrade in demanding the fake drives be returned using the postal system.

As of September 14th  2008, there are 77 drives in the 32 GB models that have been confirmed fake.

Also the seller is asking eBayers to return with a low custom value declaration. DON’T!

It is bad enough that both seller and Paypal are requiring eBayers to risk breaking the law by holding their purchase price at ransom.  It illegal to ship counterfeit items using the Postal System in most countries.  The interpretation varies from country to country.  If you chose to return the drive please declare the true value.  This includes:

1. Price you paid for the drive in a bid
2. Price to ship to you
3. Price to register with a tracking number
4. Price to insure the package
5. Price to post

Also please ensure to declare for the item in easy to read print:

Return of counterfeit merchandise to eBay Seller for Refund by order of PayPay.

This will help to alert the postal authorities in China that this seller is dealing in counterfeit merchandise and committing fraud. Also, there is no reason to under declare the value of the drive and all your costs. Tell the truth.